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#MondayBlogs What Makes a Great Novel? #Amreading #Amwriting #Amreviewing

If a formula existed for a great novel, everyone would benefit. Authors would write perfect novels and readers would never be disappointed. So, what makes a great novel? My answer is connection and intimacy. Writers need to connect with their readers and readers are on the lookout for authors whose stories invade their hearts and … Continue reading #MondayBlogs What Makes a Great Novel? #Amreading #Amwriting #Amreviewing →

#SilentSunday Stormy Evening in #Madrid, #Spain from @LCB_Fuenlabrada

Just a stone’s throw from the metro which takes you into the centre of Madrid in 40 mins. Next to a large shopping centre, plenty of bars and restaurants nearby and a 10 minute walk to the centre of Fuenlabrada. Great value ⭐⭐⭐⭐ hotel. I’ll be coming back!

#FridayFictioneers ‘The Escape’ #FlashFiction

It’s Friday, time for another Friday Fictioneers Flash Fiction story featuring Alice Pendragon and her family! Thanks to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for hosting the challenge and for this week’s photo prompt. PHOTO PROMPT © Rochelle Wisoff-Fields The Escape Alice looked up at the starry sky, not daring to look down at the street, four storeys below. … Continue reading #FridayFictioneers ‘The Escape’ #FlashFiction →

#ThursdayDoors Temporary Doors May Fair #Cordoba, #Spain

Thursday Doors is a weekly feature allowing door lovers to come together to admire and share their favorite door photos from around the world. Feel free to join in on the fun by creating your own Thursday Doors post each week and then  linking up on Norm’s blog here. May is a very festive and merry month … Continue reading #ThursdayDoors Temporary Doors May Fair #Cordoba, #Spain →

#WordlessWednesday Once a Year May Fair #Cordoba #Feria #Spain

#TuesdayBookBlog ‘Us’ and ‘One Day’ by David Nicholls #BookReview #Amreviewing @Audible

Today on I’m reviewing One Day and US, contemporary literary fiction, written by David Nicholls. I read ‘One Day’ by David Nicholls about eight years ago, when it first came out. It was before I started reviewing the books I read. I loved everything about One Day, especially the way the plot was structured, taking one … Continue reading #TuesdayBookBlog ‘Us’ and ‘One Day’ by David Nicholls #BookReview #Amreviewing @Audible →

#3LineTales Week 119 ‘Dreaming of a Ballerina’ #FlashFiction #MondayBlogs

Ballerina “Last night I dreamt I was a ballerina, wearing a pink, gauze tutu, dancing barefoot to Swan Lake in an underpass, while outside the birds sang and the wind shook the leafy trees.” “That sounds like fun, but now let’s get back to the real world, shall we?” said my physiotherapist, rolling up my … Continue reading #3LineTales Week 119 ‘Dreaming of a Ballerina’ #FlashFiction #MondayBlogs →

Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction ‘My Mother’s Cottage’ #99Words #SundayBlogShare

This post was written in response to Charli Mills at Carrot Ranch’s weekly #99 word Flash Fiction Challenge. This week’s prompt is to write a story about variations in property values. Check out other entries or take part yourself! My Mother’s Cottage I wished I hadn’t inherited the beautiful, but run down cottage from my eccentric … Continue reading Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction ‘My Mother’s Cottage’ #99Words #SundayBlogShare →

#SilentSunday ‘Half Moon’ #Haiku

Half moon, saphire sky, Charcoal clouds eclipse the stars, Twilight tinge lingers. ****

#Writephoto ‘The Letter’ #FlashFiction #100Words

This 100-word Flash Fiction was written in response to Sue Vincent’s weekly photo prompt. The Letter ‘Your Grace,’ said the maid, curtseying. ‘A letter.’ The Duchess snatched the envelope. ‘Anything else, Your Grace?’ Amelia waved her hand towards the door. ‘Leave.’ She read the letter, smiled and watched it blacken, shrivel and slip between the … Continue reading #Writephoto ‘The Letter’ #FlashFiction #100Words →